JOHN L. WORTH
Lilium Aviation Inc./Lilium Air Mobility
Grand Prairie,TX
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Results-oriented Aerospace Procurement & Material Management professional with expertise in innovative procurement processes and contract implementation. Cultivates strong supplier relationships nationally and internationally while enhancing procurement revenue and reducing costs. Experienced in supplier assessment, contractual negotiation, and performance monitoring, with strong skills in interpreting technical documents and blueprints.
Work History
Supply Chain Operations Manager (SCOM)
2 Years- Managed assigned work packages for global Supply Chain Operations “end-to-end”, from forecasting/planning, purchasing, supplier development & monitoring, delivery to final payment (P2P), responsibility for on-time delivery, supplier schedule, supplier capacity, and change implementation. Collaborated closely with all related departments including Category Management, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain Quality, Operations and Finance to support the business strategy
- Acted as Supplier Launch Manager for component suppliers such as Honeywell CTMS Core Thermal Management System, hardware from Boeing Distribution Services, Ametek Rotron Avionic fans, Lone Star Aviation Ducted Fans, and U.S. Lithium Battery manufacturers for the Lilium Jet on a work-package level, coordinating with multi-functional teams and managing contractual deliverables to ensure on-time, on-quality, and supporting on-cost, for the product life cycle including development and design milestones and their reviews PDR, CDR, QR.
- Served as the focal point for contracted suppliers and coordinated internally with program, engineering, logistics, production, and other stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Support Procurement and multi-functional teams in the sourcing and contracting phase, identifying potential suppliers, assessing suppliers’ risks such as Quality, Delivery, Cost, Responsiveness and negotiating relevant supply chain terms and conditions towards industrialization of new products
- Ensured suppliers’ readiness by leading capacity audits and supporting capability assessments
- Controlled and managed supplier performance and improvement throughout the entire product lifecycle, via recovery plans and corrective actions, and ensuring their implementation
- Monitored and managed suppliers' risks and opportunities, implementing early warning systems and mitigation plans for obsolescence items.
- Oversaw supplier product change process to ensure the right incorporation points and schedules.
- Contribute to defining and deploying Lilium ERP as well as cloud-based solutions for collaborations with suppliers such as P2P.
- Define and manage necessary supplier inventory forecast and safety stock plans for work packages.
Supplier Performance Manager
- Hardware commodity oversight, including parts and materials sourcing for COTS, raw, manufactured, and build-to-print items, with suppliers such as Witmor/Wirenetics, Apollo Aerospace, and Bisco. Consolidated and reduced the supplier base and reconciled purchase orders to improve efficiency and reduce costs during the acquisition of the Collins Aerospace division.
- Organized and led supplier performance reviews by gathering KPIs and integrating feedback from internal stakeholders SQAs, Buyers, Supply Chain, Programs Consolidated monthly performance data and prepared scorecards to share with suppliers.
- Organized and led supplier performance reviews by gathering KPIs and integrating feedback from internal stakeholders SQAs, Buyers, and Supply Chain, consolidating monthly performance data to prepare scorecards for suppliers.
- Scheduled and conducted annual supplier evaluations to assess compliance and performance metrics.
- Acted as primary interface for managing supplier relationships, coordinating cross-departmental efforts and leading Annual Performance Review (APR).
Senior Strategic Buyer/Subcontract Specialist
9 Years- Managed commercial and military program procurement across multiple commodity portfolios, including avionics and ballistic protection/weapons, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Administration of a supplier base of over 100 companies such as Garmin, L3/Harris, Hanger One, Metro Aviation, Sierra Nevada, and CNC Technologies.
- Management of Commercial and Military Program Procurement consisting of multiple Commodity Portfolios including Avionics and Ballistic Protection/Weapons.
- Managed procurement for new product development, including a supplier evaluation and down-selection process that led to a $29 million program award for a UH-72A Lakota fleet avionics upgrade for the U.S. Army.
- Oversaw procurement for external supplier completion centers servicing commercial, medical, and paramilitary fleet operators, enhancing supply chain efficiency for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and various police force operators.
- Developed and prepared Supplier Contracts and Requests for Proposals and Quotes, including RFPs and RFQs.
Purchasing and Materials Manager
3 Years- Sourced and procured integrated circuits, circuit boards, hardware, and raw metals for circuit board manufacturing and housings of liquid level sensors. Implemented supply chain strategies including inventory reduction, parts kitting, supplier consolidation, lead-time reduction, lot size, work in process (WIP) Direct material cost savings of over $500,000 by optimizing Operational procurement. Proven track record of balancing price, delivery, quality, service, and value in the procurement process. Implemented welding production process improvement through new engineering design, achieving cost reduction and enhancing quality.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing excess stock and improving order fulfillment efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement best practices in materials handling and logistics operations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials and cost-effective sourcing.
Procurement Manager
6 Years- Oversaw strategic and operational procurement, materials, and warehousing activities for Electronic News Gathering and Command Vehicles. Established record in bringing million-dollar projects under budget through strong planning and purchasing expertise. Projects coming in under budget include construction of a Command Vehicle for the San Antonio Fire Dept. 10% under budget; a custom-built remote mobile broadcasting center for Texas A&M, and a Command Vehicle for NASA Marshall Space Flight; 5% under budget. Managed multi-million dollar purchasing account, balancing financial resources with material requirements to meet project needs.
- Led procurement strategies to optimize cost savings and supplier performance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Streamlined purchasing processes, reducing lead times and enhancing efficiency.
Product Support/Materials Sales Manager
11 Years- Manager and inventory analyst responsible for an Order Administration department selling and distributing a $55 million Spares inventory and time-critical AOG components. Implemented strategies for managing slow-moving and limited-defectivity inventory items to optimize stock levels. Implemented a manned 24/7 global sales & support call center. Hired, trained, and directed a 17-member product support sales team. Doubled inventory turns by effectively reducing slow-moving or obsolete materials. Co-managed initial provisioning (IP) and material requirements planning (MRP) for launch customers of a new aircraft family, ensuring timely availability of materials. Launched multiple customer material consignment inventories across the United States, enhancing service delivery and inventory management.
- Led sales team to exceed quarterly targets through strategic planning and effective execution.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance product knowledge among sales staff.
- Analyzed market trends to adjust sales strategies and improve competitive positioning.
Education
- Engineering Technology
- Marine Engineering
- Certified Purchasing Manager C.P.M.
Certificate # 51274
Skills
Operations management
Supplier relationship management
Operations monitoring
Operational efficiency
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Team leadership
Client relations
Certification
Certified Purchasing Manager C.P.M. Certificate # 51274
Timeline
Supply Chain Operations Manager (SCOM)
Lilium Aviation Inc./Lilium Air Mobility
01.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Supplier Performance Manager
Safran Electronic and Defense, Avionics
01.2022 - 01.2022Read More
Senior Strategic Buyer/Subcontract Specialist
Airbus Helicopters Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2022Read More
Purchasing and Materials Manager
Electrolab Controls
01.2010 - 01.2013Read More
Procurement Manager
Shook Mobile Technology
01.2003 - 01.2009Read More
Product Support/Materials Sales Manager
Fairchild Dornier Aerospace
01.1992 - 01.2003Read More
Institute for Supply Management – ISM
from Certified Purchasing Manager C.P.M.
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San Antonio College
from Engineering Technology
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United States Merchant Marine Academy
from Marine Engineering
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Personal Information
Title: SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND AWARDS
Airbus Helicopter Inc. - Award for Excellence “Helimat” F.O.D. prevention tool for Production, Completion and Maintenance, Fairchild Aircraft Inc. - Ideas for Progress 2 Awards - Cost-saving tool development and Supply Chain process improvement
Disclaimer
Proficient with SAP and other MRP systems and Microsoft Office; references and LOR’s available upon request.
MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Marine Corps Reserves NAS/JRB Ft. Worth, Texas and Stewart ANG Base Newburgh, New York
- Military Occupational Specialty 6096 Structural Mechanic on Boeing F-18 and Lockheed KC-130 aircraft